Kim Jae Young is set to heat up screens as a diligent and reliable detective in the upcoming SBS Friday-Saturday drama The Judge from Hell.
Premiering on September 21, The Judge from Hell is an action-packed fantasy where the devil, Kang Bit-na (played by Park Shin Hye), inhabits the body of a judge and meets Han Da-on a warm-hearted detective in a harsh, hellish world. Together, they strive to punish criminals and transform Kang Bit-na into a true judge.
Following the release of a teaser poster and striking stills featuring Park Shin-hye’s dramatic transformation, attention has naturally turned to Kim Jae-young’s role as Han Da-on. Fans are eagerly anticipating Kim’s portrayal of this passionate detective, who is expected to captivate viewers and become the next heartthrob through his performance in The Judge from Hell.
“The Judge From Hell” Previews Daunting Role of Park Shin Hye
Accordingly, the first stills of Kim Jae Young from the drama were unveiled. The photos show him at a crime scene, eyes sharp with determination. Even in a single frame, his character’s relentless drive to catch criminals shines through. Kim’s intense focus, captured in his eyes, expressions, and even his styling, makes his presence truly magnetic.
Kim Jae Young’s character, Han Da-on, is so deeply humane that he could even warm the heart of the devil. Fans are buzzing with curiosity and excitement to see how Kim will bring out this softer, more vulnerable side of Han Da-on, contrasting with the charismatic aura seen in the stills.
The production team shared, “Han Da-on, played by Kim Jae-young, is a character with both a warm heart and a deeply hidden pain. Kim Jae-young has perfectly embodied Han Da-on’s charm, making him a character you might want to lean on one moment and embrace the next. With his solid acting skills, action scenes where he fully commits physically, and heart-fluttering visuals, Kim Jae-young is sure to emerge as the next irresistible leading man. We ask viewers to look forward to his performance in ‘Judge from Hell.’”
The Judge from Hell, promising a thrilling blend of action and emotion with Park Shin-hye and Kim Jae-young, will air its first and second episodes back-to-back on September 21 at 10 p.m.
